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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Brake lever
1
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel tank breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
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2-stroke engine oil
Make sure that there is sufficient oil in
the 2-stroke engine oil tank. If the
2-stroke engine oil is at or below the
minimum level as shown in the illustra-
tion, add a sufficient amount of the rec-
ommended 2-stroke engine oil as
follows.
TIP
Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
2-stroke engine oil level. A slight tilt to
the side can result in a false reading.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-7.)
2. Remove the 2-stroke engine oil
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1
1. Minimum level
1
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly
responds to the throttle.
A diagnostic tachometer is needed
to make this adjustment.
1. Attach the tachometer to the spark
plug lead.
2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the throttle stop
screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the en-
gine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
TIP
If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-
justing the throttle cable free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the throttle
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1650–1750 r/min
1
(a) (b)
1. Throttle cable free play
1
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cable free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA14381
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
weight of the rider, the riding
speed, and the riding condi-
tions.Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
1
2
(a)
(b)
Standard tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2
, 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2
, 15 psi)
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
12
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).3. If the specified brake lever free
play could be obtained as de-
scribed above, tighten the locknut
and skip the rest of the procedure,
otherwise proceed as follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
brake lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the brake cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the brake
shoe plate.
6. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the brake le-
ver free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the brakeshoe plate and at the brake lever.
1. Brake lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting bolt
1
2
3
(a)
(b)
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
12
(a)
(b)
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If the lining thickness of a brake shoe is
less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
shoes as a set.
TIP
Be sure to measure the brake lining at
the thinnest portion.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, axle nut, and locknut
at each end of the swingarm.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–53.0 mm (1.57–2.09 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTICE:
Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-in the specified limits.
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TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-15.)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Wheel axle
2
14 3
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
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1
(a)
(b)3
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
6.5 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 4.7 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf)
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Front wheel
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To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Remove the brake cable holder by
removing the bolt.
2. Loosen the brake cable locknut at
the front wheel hub, and then turn
the brake cable free play adjusting
bolt fully in direction (a).3. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver, and then turn the adjusting
bolt fully in direction (a).4. Disconnect the brake cable from
the front brake lever.
5. Disconnect the brake cable from
the brake camshaft lever.
6. Remove the brake cable free play
adjusting bolt and the brake cable
locknut at the front wheel hub.
7. Remove the axle nut and washer.
1. Brake cable holder
2. Bolt
2
1
1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Washer
4. Axle nut
5. Brake camshaft lever
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5
3
1
2
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
2 1
(a)